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Cole Slaw & Fried Pickle Bacon Burgers

Labor day has always been an exciting holiday. When I was little, it meant that the first day of school was right around the corner. Now that I am a teacher, it means a very welcome day off after a few weeks back!
Labor Day is touted as the last real cookout of the summer season. In Louisiana, you can keep cooking out all year long; the weather is fine for it! But back in Wisconsin, you never knew what the fall weather would bring. So we would always try to get one last good grill in.
My mom would take us to the corn stand to get ears – the smell was always slightly sweet as the sun warmed the freshly picked corn. We never actually grilled the ears of corn, but I loved shucking the ears before they went into the pot to boil.
But since corn does not grow here (and I’m a snob about fresh corn), I looked elsewhere for my Labor Day inspiration this year. Pickles are a necessary addition to almost every meal for me, so what better to dress my burger with than fried pickles?!
This flavor-packed burger pairs well with the light crunch of coleslaw and the tang on fried pickles. It is best enjoyed relaxing outside with family and friends!
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Step One. 
Prep Step!
Don’t pull everything out just yet. There is so much to prepare for this recipe, so walk through it with me in order.
Step Two. 
Prep the Spicy Southern Sauce
We will start with the sauce because it is easy and go in the fridge until we are ready to serve. With more rest time, the flavors have an excellent chance to mix and become more bold.
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Step Three. 
Make the Spicy Southern Sauce
Mix everything together in one bowl. Stir the sauce until is is homogenous, then cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to use.
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Step Four. 
Prep the Green Tomato Cole Slaw
Measure out your dressing ingredients. Dice the vegetables so that they are in small pieces. Even though the carrots are already shredded, you will want to chop them further so that you don’t get any big chunks in the final slaw. Remember, this is going on the burger! Manageable bites are best.
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Step Five. 
Make the Green Tomato Cole Slaw
In a large bowl, whisk together your dressing ingredients. Add all of the vegetables and toss to coat evenly with the dressing. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
**At this point, put the bacon for the burger into the freezer. It will cut a lot easier if it is partially frozen. Do not leave the slices in the freezer for longer than ten minutes**
Step Six. 
Prep the Fried Pickles
Measure out your coating ingredients. Slice the pickles (about 1/4 inch thick)
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Step Seven.
Get the Fried Pickles Ready to Fry
Mix the spice together with the flour. Lightly coat the pickles by adding them to the flour bowl and tossing them around. Let them sit for a minute (so that the flour soaks up a little of the juice), then repeat the coating process.
Step Eight. 
Prep the Burgers
Add all of your ingredients to a big bowl. Working quickly so that you don’t overwork the meat, mix the ingredients together. Divide the meat into four patties, making them about the size of your hamburger buns.
Step Nine. 
Prep the Brioche Buns
Slice the buns in half; spread mayonnaise on each half.
Step Ten. 
Grill the Burgers
Grill the burgers following the recommendations for your grill. I do not have a grill, so I seared mine in a grill pan, then baked them at 350°F for 15 minutes, until the inside read 160°F when measured with a thermometer.
Step Eleven. 
Fry the Pickles
While your burger are grilling, finish the pickles.
I used a deep fryer for the pickles. It automatically heats the oil to 375°F, but you can do this in a pan as well. Once your oil is heated, fry for about two minutes, or until the flour coating is golden brown. Definitely taste test a lot of them 😉
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Place the fried pickles on paper towels until ready to serve.
Step Twelve.
Grill the Brioche Buns
Once your burgers are off the grill, they need to rest for a few minutes. Use this time to grill the buns. Place the halves face side down on the grill; grill until they are browned and crisp.
Step Thirteen. 
Assemble the Burgers
Lay the bottom half of the bun on a plate. Top with a generous scoop of coleslaw, and flatten with the spoon. Lay the burger patty on top. Spread a layer of Spicy Southern Sauce on top of the patty. Layer with fried pickles. Finally, top with the remaining half of the bun.
Dig in!
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Cole Slaw & Fried Pickle Bacon Burgers

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 4 BIG Burgers

Cole Slaw & Fried Pickle Bacon Burgers

This flavor-packed burger pairs well with the light crunch of coleslaw and the tang on fried pickles. It is best enjoyed relaxing outside with family and friends!

Ingredients

    Spicy Southern Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup catsup
  • 1/2 tsp Worchestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste
    Green Tomato Cole Slaw
  • 1/3 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots, diced
  • 1/3 cup green tomato, seeds removed, diced
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
    Fried Pickles
  • 2 large pickles
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp cajun spice seasoning (no salt)
    Garlic & Bacon Burgers
  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Tony’s seasoning (with salt)
  • pepper
    To Serve
  • 4 Brioche buns, sliced
  • Mayonaise

Instructions

    Prep Step!
  1. Don’t pull everything out just yet. There is so much to prepare for this recipe, so walk through it with me in order.
    Prep the Spicy Southern Sauce
  1. We will start with the sauce because it is easy and go in the fridge until we are ready to serve. With more rest time, the flavors have an excellent chance to mix and become more bold.
    Make the Spicy Southern Sauce
  1. Mix everything together in one bowl. Stir the sauce until is is homogenous, then cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to use.
    Prep the Green Tomato Cole Slaw
  1. Measure out your dressing ingredients. Dice the vegetables so that they are in small pieces. Even though the carrots are already shredded, you will want to chop them further so that you don’t get any big chunks in the final slaw. Remember, this is going on the burger! Manageable bites are best.
    Make the Green Tomato Cole Slaw
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together your dressing ingredients. Add all of the vegetables and toss to coat evenly with the dressing. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
  2. **At this point, put the bacon for the burger into the freezer. It will cut a lot easier if it is partially frozen. Do not leave the slices in the freezer for longer than ten minutes**
    Prep the Fried Pickles
  1. Measure out your coating ingredients. Slice the pickles (about 1/4 inch thick)
    Get the Fried Pickles Ready to Fry
  1. Mix the spice together with the flour. Lightly coat the pickles by adding them to the flour bowl and tossing them around. Let them sit for a minute (so that the flour soaks up a little of the juice), then repeat the coating process.
    Prep the Burgers
  1. Add all of your ingredients to a big bowl. Working quickly so that you don’t overwork the meat, mix the ingredients together. Divide the meat into four patties, making them about the size of your hamburger buns.
    Prep the Brioche Buns
  1. Slice the buns in half; spread mayonnaise on each half.
    Grill the Burgers
  1. Grill the burgers following the recommendations for your grill. I do not have a grill, so I seared mine in a grill pan, then baked them at 350°F for 15 minutes, until the inside read 160°F when measured with a thermometer.
    Fry the Pickles
  1. While your burger are grilling, finish the pickles.
  2. I used a deep fryer for the pickles. It automatically heats the oil to 375°F, but you can do this in a pan as well. Once your oil is heated, fry for about two minutes, or until the flour coating is golden brown. Definitely taste test a lot of them 😉
  3. Place the fried pickles on paper towels until ready to serve.
    Grill the Brioche Buns
  1. Once your burgers are off the grill, they need to rest for a few minutes. Use this time to grill the buns. Place the halves face side down on the grill; grill until they are browned and crisp.
    Assemble the Burgers
  1. Lay the bottom half of the bun on a plate. Top with a generous scoop of coleslaw, and flatten with the spoon. Lay the burger patty on top. Spread a layer of Spicy Southern Sauce on top of the patty. Layer with fried pickles. Finally, top with the remaining half of the bun.
  2. Dig in!
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